o DISCOVERING THE AMERICAN SPIRIT LIBERAL ARTS Park: Designed For Students: Program Length: ® Grades 3rd-12th 3 hours Park Ages 8-18 Meet at the Transportation and Ticket Center bus lot

OVERVIEW Westward Expansion Journey through Liberty Square to learn about our great leaders and The runaway mine train of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad takes their ability to stand tall in the face of adversity. Learn how optimism, students on a high-speed ride through the days of the Gold Rush. idealism, and the spirit of compromise all contribute to the culture of • Students gain an understanding of the challenge in settling the the American people and the heritage of , himself. western frontier and the impact of the Gold Rush on the nation • Using as a backdrop, students assume the roles of prospectors, merchants, or investors as they barter and deal their LEARNING OUTCOMES way to fame or misfortune in this re-creation of a western boomtown Conflicts and Resolutions in American History Students come face-to-face with past Presidents of the of Your Role in the American Story America as they get the rare opportunity to step on stage at The Hall of Transport your students back in time to Boston and to Presidents attraction. discover the Colonial America way of life. • Students discover significant events which led colonists down “The • Students explore the major conflicts and resolutions of 19th Century Road to Revolution” and to ultimately ratify the Constitution of the America as they study the historically accurate presidential figures at United States The Hall of Presidents attraction • The Hall of Presidents attraction shows how the conflicts of the Civil • Students discover presidential contributions and influences upon the War and Reconstruction Era tested our nation and its constitution development of our nation • Students are summoned to sign the Declaration of Independence by the ringing of an authentic replica of the Liberty Bell

GROUP LEADER RESOURCES

A video overview of Discovering the American Spirit is available on the Disney Youth Programs YouTube Channel.

National Standards and supplemental educational materials aligned with this program are available at DisneyYES.com.

Disney Youth Education Series programs are accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission.

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